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Modern Sculptural Architecture and Exposed Concrete Designs

byMatra ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit studio in Malviya Nagar, New DelhiStarts from₹1,100 ₹ per sq. ft. (Built-up Area)View full gallery

Our approach prioritizes sculptural forms, material honesty, and the interplay of light and space. We treat each residence as an inhabitable sculpture.

This is the Jenga House, a residence I designed in New Delhi. The structure is an assembly of stacked and shifted concrete volumes, creating a dynamic facade with recessed balconies and deep overhangs that sculpt light and shadow.

A digital visualization of an upcoming residence in Moradabad. This interior view highlights a key feature: a sculptural spiral staircase that acts as a central organizing element within a double-height living space, all rendered in exposed concrete.

The Rhizome House, a farmhouse project completed in 2016. Here, a cantilevered volume clad in wooden shingles projects out from the main structure, framing a view of the landscape and demonstrating a blend of heavy concrete and lighter materials.

This video presents a 3D visualization for a conceptual pavilion on the banks of the Yamuna river. The design uses a series of concrete arches and a perforated roof to create a modern interpretation of historical Mughal architecture, focusing on reflections and patterned light.

A photograph taken during the construction of a villa in Moradabad. This image captures the raw power of the cantilevered concrete form and the forest of rebar, illustrating the brutalist honesty of the structure before it is fully enclosed.

A detail of the staircase within the Jenga House. This image shows the precise combination of materials, with thin steel balusters set against a board-formed concrete wall, reflecting my focus on craftsmanship and material texture.

A 3D render exploring the 'Tetris' concept for an upcoming residence in Delhi. The design is an agglomeration of interlocking concrete blocks, creating a complex interplay of solid and void, interior and exterior spaces.

This lightweight steel and glass pavilion sits beside a pool in Delhi. The design prioritizes transparency and a connection to the garden, using a perforated jaali roof to filter sunlight and create a gentle, shaded atmosphere.

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A defining characteristic of our work is the deliberate control over concrete surfaces. We do not hide the process, instead we design custom shuttering layouts that dictate the exact pattern of tie-rod holes and plank textures. This ensures that the structural logic is visible in every finish, turning raw material into a refined, tactile element of the living space.

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Matra Architects

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Malviya Nagar, New DelhiStarts from ₹1,100 ₹ per sq. ft. (Built-up Area)

We are a practice driven by a deep inquiry into how material and form shape our daily lives. My team and I work directly on-site to ensure the built reality matches the intellectual rigor of our initial concepts.

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